JP2008142333A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of providing an interesting performance by changing execution frequencies of the performance in a series of unit game and providing the performance with continuity, relevance and a story. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine includes: a performance sheet data storage means 512 for storing data of a plurality of performance sheets used for a lottery whether or not displaying a prescribed performance picture and having different winning probabilities for displaying the prescribed performance picture; a scenario data storage means 511 for storing a plurality of scenario data defined with selection patterns of a plurality of performance sheets corresponding to a plurality of times of unit games executed continuously; a scenario lottery means 513 for selecting one from a plurality of scenarios by a lottery; and a performance execution lottery means 514 for selecting a performance sheet according to the selected scenario and drawing a lottery whether or not displaying a prescribed performance picture for every unit game executed a plurality of times. The scenario is defined with two or more selection patterns of the performance sheets selected based on the result of the previous game, corresponding to a next game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that can repeatedly execute a game in which a process until a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is rotated and stopped is performed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls effect images in a plurality of unit games performed according to a scenario.

  In general, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a role lottery is performed by a control means, and when a symbol corresponding to a winning combination in this role lottery stops and a prize is won, a game according to a mode corresponding to the winning role is performed. It has become. Such a combination includes a special combination such as a big bonus combination and a regular bonus combination, which will be described later, a general combination in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out, or a re-playing game in which a game can be re-executed without inserting a gaming medium. and so on.

  In addition, recent slot machines are provided with image display means such as a liquid crystal display device. For example, when a special role is won in a lottery, a special role can be expected or announced. There are some which produce a game more interesting by displaying a notification image including information.

  As such a conventional slot machine, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-218892 (see Patent Document 1), another effect image related to this effect image E1 based on the effect image E1 executed in the previous game. E2 is executed in the next game, and stage images E1 to E4 that are continuously displayed as “E1 → E2 → E3 → E4” are leveled up step by step, and the expectation of winning the special role gradually Slot machines have been proposed that provide continuous production.

This conventional slot machine includes a plurality of effect images E1 to E4 that are related to each other and a plurality of effect sheets (lottery tables) having different winning probabilities for these effect images E1 to E4, and was displayed in the previous game. By referring to a predetermined effect sheet based on the effect image and the presence / absence (internal information) of the general role or special role in the previous game, the related effect images E1 to E4 are consecutive in a plurality of unit games. It was supposed to be displayed.
JP 2001-218892 A (refer to pages 9 to 13 and FIGS. 5 to 8)

  However, in the conventional slot machine described above, the effect image displayed in the next game is determined based on the effect image displayed in the previous game and the presence or absence of the general role or special role in the previous game, The flow of effect images displayed continuously is uniform, mainly “no effect → E1 → E2 → E3 → E4” or “E2 → E3 → no effect”.

  For this reason, in the conventional slot machine described above, it is possible to perform simple continuous effects such as leveling up the effect images in stages, but whether or not the effect images are displayed in each of a plurality of unit games. There was a problem that the types of production images could not be developed in various combinations, and the continuous production was monotonous and lacked interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is possible to control the production of a series of unit games based on the scenario selection pattern reflecting the result of the previous game, and the execution frequency of the production. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be made interesting by making it change or providing continuity, relevance, and story to the production.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention can repeatedly execute a game in which the process from inserting a game medium and rotating and stopping a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols as one unit is performed. An image storage means for storing data of effect images, an image display means capable of displaying the effect images, and an image control means for displaying the effect images on the image display means, Effect sheet data storage means for storing data of a plurality of effect sheets having different winning probabilities for displaying the predetermined effect image, which is used for lottery of whether or not to display the predetermined effect image. Scenario data storage means for storing data of a plurality of scenarios in which selection patterns of the plurality of presentation sheets respectively corresponding to a plurality of unit games executed in succession are defined; A scenario lottery means for selecting one of the above-mentioned scenarios by lottery, and whether to select the effect sheet according to the selected one of the scenarios, and whether to display the predetermined effect image for each of a plurality of unit games The scenario includes a selection pattern of two or more effect sheets selected based on the result of the previous game corresponding to the next game. It is said.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, it is continuously executed based on the selection of the scenario, the selection pattern of the effect sheet of the selected scenario, and the selection of the effect sheet reflecting the result of the previous game. It is possible to control effects in a plurality of unit games. This makes it possible to control the execution frequency of the production over a plurality of unit games, and to control what kind of production is executed in the unit game by the production pattern selection pattern of the scenario. It is possible to reflect the result of the previous game, and to have continuity, relevance and story in the production. As a result, a series of unit games can be presented more interestingly.

  Here, the “game medium” is a medium that is inserted into the slot machine in order to play a game, such as coins, medals, and chips. In addition, as long as this object can be achieved, it is not limited to an actual object, and for example, an electromagnetically acting one such as a magnetic card can be applied. Further, “inserting” a game medium includes that the player actually inserts a game medium such as a coin into a game medium input slot provided in the slot machine. In addition, the use of a predetermined number of game media credited in advance as the storage medium of the slot machine is also included.

  As for “reel on which a symbol is displayed”, in addition to a reel as an actual object that is physically rotated and stopped by a motor or the like, a virtual reel using CG (computer graphic) displayed on a display device or the like. Is also included.

  The “image display means” includes, for example, a display device and an image drive device capable of displaying effect images such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). The “effect image” includes all images displayed on the image display device. For example, any image such as letters, numbers, figures, symbols, designs, colors, and patterns can be applied. Is also included. It is also possible to combine images and sound.

  As “image storage means”, “production sheet data storage means”, and “scenario data storage means”, for example, storage media such as ROM (read-only memory) and RAM (random-access memory) can be used. The “effect sheet” is a lottery table for determining whether or not to execute an effect using a predetermined effect image. For example, in the same effect sheet, a predetermined effect image is displayed for each winning combination including a disparity. The winning probabilities to be displayed are made different, and the winning probabilities are made different for each of a plurality of effect sheets.

  The “scenario” defines a selection pattern of a plurality of effect sheets corresponding to a plurality of unit games executed continuously. Based on this scenario, the effect sheets used in the 1st to n-th unit games are determined collectively. However, after the next game of the scenario (ex. 2nd time), there are two or more production sheet options, and the production sheets used after the next game are based on the results of the previous game (ex. 1st). Selected.

  As the “scenario lottery means” and “effect execution lottery means”, for example, a random number is generated and one scenario or an effect sheet is selected according to the value. Regarding the generation of random numbers, a configuration using a random number generator that generates random numbers included in a certain range of numerical values, or a configuration in which random numbers are generated by arithmetic processing such as a computer can be employed.

  Preferably, in the above-described gaming machine according to the present invention, when the gaming machine is in a control state capable of shifting from one gaming state to another gaming state, the scenario lottery means lotteries the one scenario. The effect execution lottery means selects the effect sheet according to the selected one scenario, and draws whether or not to display the predetermined effect image for each of a plurality of unit games. Also good.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, transition to a different gaming state (ex. Transition from a normal gaming state to a special gaming state such as a bonus, or transition from one special gaming state to another special gaming state) ) Can be controlled based on the scenario selection pattern reflecting the results of the previous game, changing the execution frequency of the production, continuity, relevance and It can be interesting by giving it a story.

  Preferably, in the gaming machine according to the present invention described above, the other gaming state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the one gaming state, and transition from the other gaming state to the one gaming state is possible. Such a control state may be an upgrade control state to a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, a series of unit games in the upgrade control state that can be shifted to a gaming state more advantageous to the player, based on the scenario selection pattern reflecting the result of the previous game, You can produce more interesting. As a result, a series of unit games in this upgrade control state becomes a special chance game, and the gameability of the gaming machine can be further improved.

  Here, “a game state advantageous to the player” means, for example, a special game state such as a bonus with respect to the normal game state or a special game state more advantageous to the player with respect to one special game state (ex. Regular bonus). Various game states in which the game is advantageously advanced for the player are widely included, such as other special game states (ex. Big bonus) or game states in which the winning combination is notified to the gaming state in which the winning combination is not notified.

  Preferably, in the gaming machine according to the present invention described above, the image storage unit stores data of a plurality of different effect images respectively corresponding to a plurality of the scenarios, and is displayed by a lottery of the effect sheets. The effect image may be different for each scenario used in the lottery.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, it becomes possible to notify the type of the selected scenario with the effect image, and based on the selection pattern of the effect sheet of this scenario, the current or future gaming state of the gaming machine It is possible to make the player infer or expect the control state and to increase the interest in the game.

  Preferably, the image storage means stores data of a plurality of different effect images respectively corresponding to the plurality of effect sheets, and the predetermined effect image displayed by lottery of the effect sheets is used for the lottery. Alternatively, it may be different for each effect sheet.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, the type of the selected effect sheet can be notified by the effect image, and based on the effect image (for example, a plurality of character images) displayed in a series of unit games. Thus, it is possible to infer the type of production sheet and the type of scenario. Thereby, the player can be informed or expected of the current or future gaming state. In addition, since the production sheet is selected according to the scenario selection pattern, it is possible to control what production unit game is to be executed by the scenario production sheet selection pattern, reflecting the result of the previous game. In this way, the production can have continuity, relevance, and story.

  Preferably, in the gaming machine according to the present invention described above, the gaming machine includes a role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining one role from a plurality of roles, and is displayed by a lottery on the effect sheet. The effect image may include a notification image for notifying a predetermined combination won in the combination lottery.

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, the notification image included in the effect image makes it easy to win the predetermined combination won in the role lottery. Based on the winning of the predetermined combination, for example, in the next game It is possible to make the selected production sheet have a high frequency of production execution, or to shift to a game state more advantageous to the player, and to produce a series of unit games in the above-described upgrade control state more interestingly be able to.

  Here, the “combination” includes, for example, “special game” that pays out a predetermined number of game media when winning a prize, and “special game” that allows the game to proceed advantageously for the player. “Combination” and “re-game” in which a game can be re-executed without inserting a game medium. Various other combinations can be added according to the game mode.

  The “general combination” is a combination in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won. The “special role” includes a “first special role” that can be transferred to a “first special game” in which a game in which a predetermined role is selected with a high probability by lottery is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition, A “second special role” that can be transferred to a “second special game” in which at least one of a game and a game corresponding to the first special game can be played is included.

  Here, the first special combination is a combination transferred to the first special game which is one of the special games, and includes a combination called a regular bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as RB combination). In the first special game, a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability can be performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. The second special combination is a combination that is transferred to the second special game, which is one of the special games, and includes the above-described combination called the big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as the BB combination). The second special game is a game in which at least one of the general game and the game corresponding to the first special game can be played until a predetermined number of game medium payouts is reached.

  “Re-playing” means “re-playing” in which a re-playing role can be re-executed without throwing in game media when the re-playing role is won in the role lottery and the symbol corresponding to the re-playing role is stopped and won. (Also referred to as “replay”).

  In the “role drawing” for determining one combination, for example, it is desirable to generate a random number and determine one winning combination based on the value. Regarding the generation of random numbers, it may be generated on software such as a random number generator or a computer.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a plurality of times are continuously performed based on the selection of the scenario, the selection pattern of the effect sheet of the selected scenario, and the selection of the effect sheet reflecting the result of the previous game. It is possible to control the production in the unit game. This makes it possible to control the execution frequency of the production over a plurality of unit games, and to control what kind of production is executed in the unit game by the production pattern selection pattern of the scenario. It is possible to reflect the result of the previous game, and to have continuity, relevance and story in the production. As a result, a series of unit games can be presented more interestingly.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine which is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Configuration of slot machine]
<Description of overall structure>
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine (game machine) according to the present embodiment. In the figure, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. Three display windows 22 </ b> L, 22 </ b> C, and 22 </ b> R that are vertically long in the vertical direction are formed substantially at the center of the front panel 20.

  Five winning lines are defined in front of these three display windows 22L, 22C and 22R. These five winning lines include three horizontal winning lines (center L1, upper and lower L2A, L2B) and two diagonal winning lines (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). A winning line (hereinafter referred to as an effective line) that is activated by the number of game media (in the present embodiment, medals are used) is displayed.

  A substantially horizontal operation panel 30 is provided below the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. A 3-bet switch 36 is disposed on the left side of the operation panel unit 30, and a game medium insertion port 38 through which a game medium can be inserted is provided on the right side of the operation panel unit 30.

  When a predetermined number or more of game media are input from the game medium insertion port 38, the predetermined number or more is stored as a credit number in a RAM 110 (see FIG. 6) described later.

  The 3-bet switch 36 is a switch for making three medals out of the number of credits a game bet. When the player inserts three game media or operates the 3-bet switch 36, all five pay lines, that is, L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B are activated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of game media based on the insertion from the game media insertion port 38 or the operation of the 3-bet switch 36 is referred to as “bet number”, and then the bet stored and set in the RAM 110 is set. The number is referred to as “set bet number”.

  Further, an image display means 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the casing of the slot machine 10. The image display means 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided. Each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. On this reel tape, for example, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. The arrangement of these symbols differs for each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is visible through the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R described above. When the reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols of one reel can be visually recognized in one display window. For this reason, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from all three display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  As will be described later, each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotationally driven by a motor (not shown), and is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in each display window 22L, 22C, and 22R. The symbol moves from top to bottom.

  A start switch (start lever) 50 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30, and three stop switches 52 </ b> L, 52 </ b> C, and 52 </ b> R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30. It is provided. The stop switch 52L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the stop switch 52C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the stop switch 52R corresponds to the right reel 40R.

  When the player tilts the start switch 50, the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. When the rotational speeds of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach a constant speed, the operation of the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R by the player becomes effective.

  When the player pushes the stop switch 52L, the left reel 40L stops. When the stop switch 52C is pushed, the middle reel 40C stops. When the stop switch 52R is pushed, the right reel 40R stops.

  When each reel 40L, 40C, or 40R is stopped, stop control is performed so that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces are positioned on the above five winning lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B. .

  On the lower right side of the casing of the slot machine 10 is a sound output from a speaker (not shown) housed in the casing (corresponding to a speaker 64 shown in FIG. A sound transmission hole 60 is provided. A game medium payout port 62 is provided at a central portion below the casing of the slot machine 10. When each reel 40L, 40C or 40R stops and the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line becomes a predetermined combination, that is, the symbol combination constituting the winning combination, and when winning a winning combination, Thus, a predetermined number of game media are paid out from the game media payout opening 62.

  As described above, the game in the slot machine 10 is such that a game result is determined by a combination of symbols of the plurality of reels 40L, 40C, and 40R stopped. This game is performed every time the player tilts the start switch 50, and the process from the start of rotation to the stop of rotation of the plurality of reels 40L, 40C and 40R can be repeated as one unit of game. .

  Examples of combinations of symbols of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R include types such as a special combination, a general combination, and a replay combination. A special combination is a combination that allows a special game to be performed in an advantageous manner for the player when a special combination is won by lottery and a winning combination is awarded according to the winning combination. Further, the general combination is a combination of paying out a predetermined number of game media when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won. In addition, when a re-gamer wins a re-gamer in a lottery and wins all the symbols according to the re-gamer, he / she will replay (also referred to as replay) without newly inserting a game medium. It is a role that can.

  The special combination includes a BB (big bonus) combination and an RB (regular bonus) combination. The RB combination is a combination that shifts to the RB game that is the first special game. In this RB game, a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. On the other hand, the BB combination is a combination that shifts to the BB game that is the second special game. In this BB game, a general game is performed and a transition to an RB game can be made under a certain condition during the general game. Until a predetermined number of game media is paid out, the general game and the RB game are played. Can be repeated.

<Explanation of functional block diagram>
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram related to the control of the slot machine 10. In the figure, a main control circuit 100 and a sub control circuit 200 are electrically connected as a control circuit. Further, the operating means 300 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 100, and motors 80L, 80C and 80R provided on the reels 40L, 40C and 40R, respectively, are electrically connected. The sub-control circuit 200 is electrically connected to a notification unit 600, and the notification unit 600 includes an image display unit 70, an effective line display lamp 124, and a speaker 64.

  The operation means 300 includes a stop operation means 310, a start switch 50, and a 3-bet switch 36. The stop operation means 310 is composed of three stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R. These operation means 300 are not limited to switches and buttons, and any means can be applied as long as it generates an operation signal based on an operation using the player's limbs.

<Description of Main Control Circuit 100>
The main control circuit 100 includes a bet control unit 400, a role lottery unit 410, a reel control unit 420, and a game control unit 430.

  The bet control means 400 generates a new bet on the basis of the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed at the lower part of the game medium insertion port 38 or a bet operation signal transmitted when the 3-bet switch 36 is operated. The number is set, and the bet number is subtracted from the credit number as necessary. Further, the bet control unit 400 converts the results of these processes into signals and transmits them to the sub-control circuit 200.

  The role lottery means 410 performs a lottery of a role (an RB role and a BB role, which are special roles, a general role, and a replay role) by a role lottery process. The role lottery means 410 includes, for example, a random number generator 412 (hard random number or the like) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means 414 for extracting a random number generated by the random number generator 412, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means 414 And random number determination means 416 for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and a winning combination based on the winning combination.

  The reel control means 420 receives the reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 50, thereby controlling the motors 80L, 80C, 80R to rotate the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the stop switch 52L. , 52C, and 52R, and control on the reel operation for stopping the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is performed in response to reception of a reel stop signal transmitted from a predetermined time. In the stop control, the symbol combination control is performed so that the stop symbols are aligned corresponding to the winning combination.

  The game control means 430 wins the special combination, the general combination, and the re-playing combination in the combination lottery process, and when it is determined that the symbol corresponding to each combination is complete by the winning symbol determination regarding the stopped symbol, the winning combination Proceed with the process corresponding to. The game control means 430 includes special game control means 432 in addition to paying out a predetermined number of game media. The special game control means 432 performs control during a special game such as a special game in which the game proceeds in an advantageous manner for the player or a payout of a predetermined number of game media in the special game.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub control circuit 200 includes an image control unit 500, a lamp control unit 520, and an audio control unit 530. The image control means 500 mainly reads out various image data stored in the image storage means 513 (actually a part of the storage area of the ROM 208 or RAM 210 shown in FIG. 7) based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, and notifies it. A predetermined effect image is displayed on the image display means 70 of the means 600.

  The image control means 500 includes an upgrade chance effect control means 510. This upgrade chance effect control means 510 performs effect control (upgrade control) of an upgrade chance to shift from one game state to another game state that is more advantageous to the player by having predetermined conditions.

  In the present embodiment, “one game state” is a general game during the BB game, and “other game state” is a predetermined role during this general game (“general roles 4 to 7” in FIG. 17 described later). ) Is all announced in the effect image, and the stop control of the predetermined combination is assisted. In the present embodiment, such an effect and control as to whether or not to shift from “one game state” to “another game state” that is more advantageous to the player is called “upgrade chance effect control”, and only the effect is “ This will be called “upgrade chance production”.

  Here, other game states will be described in detail. In FIG. 17, the general combination 4 is a combination of winning a combination of symbols “red 7”, “bell”, and “bell” in the order of reels 40L, 40C, and 40R (hereinafter the same). The general character 5 is a character that wins a combination of the symbols “blue 7”, “bell”, and “bell”. The general combination 6 is a combination formed by a combination of symbols “BAR”, “Bell”, and “Bell”. The general role 7 is a combination in which the reel 40L is a combination of “red 7”, “blue 7” or “BAR” (3WAY) and the reels 40C and 40R are a combination of “bell” and “bell”. is there.

  In other game states, in the general game during the BB game, the winning of the general roles 4 to 7 is notified 100% by the effect image, and according to this notification effect, the reel 40L is displayed as “red 7”, “blue 7” or “BAR”. ”, The reels 40 </ b> C and 40 </ b> R are stopped at“ bell ”and“ bell ”regardless of the timing by the assist control. In the general game (one game state) in the BB game, when the general roles 4 to 7 are won, the reels 40C and 40R are stopped by assist control to “bell” and “bell”. The difference between one game state and another game state is whether or not the winning of the general roles 4 to 7 is notified 100%.

  The upgrade chance effect control is a control for interestingly determining whether or not to shift from one game state to another game state, and an internal control whether or not to execute the upgrade chance effect; The control includes selecting and displaying a predetermined effect image. These controls are performed based on a plurality of scenarios 511A-D as shown in FIG. 4 and a plurality of effect sheets A-D selected according to these scenarios 511A-D.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a condition for shifting from one gaming state to another gaming state, that is, as a condition of “upgrading to another gaming state”, during the unit game of one time, the upgrade chance effect control Two of the fact that a promotion chance effect is performed by means 510 and one of the general roles 4 to 7 shown in FIG. 17 is won is set.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the upgrade chance effect control means 510 includes scenario data storage means 511, effect sheet data storage means 512, scenario lottery means 513, as shown in FIG. The effect execution lottery means 514, the upgrade chance effect image selection means 515, and the upgrade chance effect image data storage means 516 are included.

  The scenario data storage unit 511 stores data of a plurality of scenarios 511A to 511D shown in FIG. In each scenario 511A-D, a selection pattern of a plurality of effect sheets A-D respectively corresponding to a series of general games in the BB game is defined. The plurality of effect sheets A to D are stored in the effect sheet data storage unit 512.

  As shown in FIG. 19, each of the effect sheets A to D is a lottery for determining whether to execute an effect using a predetermined effect image during the BB game, that is, whether to execute an upgrade chance effect. It is a table. In each of the effect sheets A to D, there is set a probability as to whether or not to execute an upgrade chance effect for each winning combination including a break during the BB game. And the winning probability of executing the upgrade chance effect differs for each effect sheet A to D, and in this embodiment, the upgrade chance effect is executed in the order of effect sheet D> effect sheet C> effect sheet B> effect sheet A. The winning probability is high. In other words, the effect sheets D, C, B, and A are effect sheets that are advantageous to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the effect sheet A, the effect execution rate is set to 0%, and when the effect sheet A is selected, the upgrade chance effect is not performed. In the effect sheet B, the effect execution rate is set to 30%, and when the general role 7 is won, the upgrade chance effect is performed with a probability of “76/256”. Further, in the effect sheet B, a notification effect of “red 7”, “blue 7” or “BAR” is performed with a probability of 5% out of the effect execution rate of 30%. That is, when the upgrade chance effect is performed based on the effect sheet B, the upgrade to another game state is determined with a probability of 5%.

  In the production sheet C, the production execution rate is set to 50%, and when any of the general roles 4 to 7 is won, the promotion chance production is performed with a probability of “32/256” respectively. . Further, in the effect sheet C, a notification effect of “red 7”, “blue 7”, or “BAR” is performed with a probability of 10% out of the effect execution rate of 50%. That is, when the upgrade chance effect is performed based on the effect sheet C, the upgrade to another game state is determined with a probability of 10%.

  In the effect sheet D, the effect execution rate is set to 100%, and the upgrade chance effect is performed with a probability of “28/256” for each winning combination including the disparity. In the effect sheet D, a notification effect of “red 7”, “blue 7”, or “BAR” is performed with a probability of 20% out of the effect execution rate of 100%. That is, when any of the general roles 4 to 7 is won, if an upgrade chance effect is performed based on the effect sheet D, the upgrade to another gaming state is confirmed with a probability of 20%. .

  Next, the data structure of scenarios 511A-D will be described. 5A and 5B are conceptual diagrams showing an example of the data structure of each scenario 511A-D. First, in the scenario 511A shown in FIG. 5A, two or more effect sheets A to D that are selected based on the result of the previous game (1G to 3G) corresponding to the next game (2G to 4G) are displayed. A selection pattern is defined. That is, in the second and subsequent games, it is determined that predetermined effect sheets A to D are selected reflecting the result of the previous game.

  For example, in the specific example shown in FIG. 5A, in the case where the promotion chance effect is not performed by lottery of any one of the effect sheets A to D, when one of the general roles 1 to 7 shown in FIG. In the middle circle, a selection pattern is set such that the effect sheet of the next game steps up from A → B → C → D, reflecting the result of the previous game. In addition, when the upgrade effect is performed on the effect sheets B to D and a prize is awarded to any of the general roles 4 to 7, the upgrade to another gaming state is confirmed, and the upgrade chance effect control itself ends.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 5A, regardless of whether or not a promotion chance effect has been performed, if any of the general roles 1 to 7 is not won (× in the figure), the result of the previous game is reflected. Then, a selection pattern is set such that the next game effect sheet is maintained as A → A, B → B or C → C.

  In addition, the scenarios 511A to 511D are not limited to those in which the production sheets A to D are directly defined, and for example, as in the scenario 511A shown in FIG. A selection pattern of the lottery table may be determined. In such a scenario 511A, instead of directly selecting the effect sheets A to D, first, a lottery table having a higher winning probability of any of the effect sheets A to D is selected, and as a result of the lottery, the effect sheet A Any one of -D will be selected. Thereby, for example, even when winning the winning combination in the first unit game (○ in the figure), there is a high possibility that the production sheet B is selected in the second unit game, but if 100% is selected However, the effect sheets A, C, or D may be selected, and the selection variations of the effect sheets A to D can be increased while the selection pattern is the same as that in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the scenario lottery means 513 selects any one of the scenarios 511A to 511 by lottery processing. The scenario lottery means 513 includes, for example, a random number generator (hard random number, etc.) 511a as shown in FIG. 7, a random number extraction means (not shown) for extracting the random numbers generated by the random number generator 511a, and the random number extraction means Random number judging means (not shown) for judging the selected scenarios 511A to 511D based on the random number values.

  The effect execution lottery means 514 selects the effect sheets A to D according to any one of the scenarios 511A to 511 selected by the scenario lottery means 513, and determines whether or not to execute an upgrade chance effect for each unit game. Is determined by lottery based on any one of the selected effect sheets A to D. When it is determined to execute the upgrade chance effect by lottery, the upgrade opportunity effect image selection means 515 described below selects a predetermined effect image and executes the upgrade chance effect.

  The upgrade chance effect image selection means 515 is an effect image corresponding to any one of the effect sheets B to D selected by the scenario lottery means 513 (for example, enemy characters CH1 to 3 in FIGS. 20A to 20C). Is displayed from the upgrade chance effect image data storage means 516, which will be described later, and is displayed on the image display means 70. In the present embodiment, when the effect sheet A is selected, the upgrade chance effect is not performed (see FIG. 19), and therefore an effect image corresponding to the effect sheet A is not prepared.

  The reason why different effect images are associated with each of the effect sheets A to D is to notify the type of the selected effect sheets A to D with the effect image, and the player is the effect displayed in a series of unit games. Based on the images, it is possible to infer the types of effect sheets A to D and the types of scenarios 511A to 511D. Thereby, the player can be informed or expected of the current or future gaming state. In addition, since the effect sheets A to D are selected according to the selection patterns of the scenarios 511A to 511D, it is determined how many unit games are to be executed for the effect sheets A to D in the scenarios 511A to D. It can be controlled by the selection pattern, and the result of the previous game can be reflected, and the continuity, relevance and story can be given to the performance.

  Further, the upgrade chance effect image selection means 515 gives a predetermined notification image (FIG. 21 (c) when the winning of the general roles 4 to 7 is notified as a result of the lottery based on the effect sheets A to D of the effect execution lottery means 514. ) To (e) of red sphere B2, blue sphere B3, and black sphere B4) are called from the upgrade chance effect image data storage means 516 and displayed on the image display means 70.

  The upgrade chance effect image data storage means 516 stores data of effect images (including notification images) used for the upgrade chance effect. Specific examples of effect images used for the upgrade chance effect are shown in FIGS. These effect images are a series of effect images displayed during one unit game in which the upgrade chance effect is executed. 20 shows an effect image displayed when the 3-bet switch 36 is operated, FIG. 21 shows an effect image displayed when the start switch 50 is operated, and FIG. 22 shows all stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R. The effect image displayed when operated is shown. The upgrade chance production of the present embodiment is a story in which the main character as a pitcher plays a game with baseball against an enemy character as a batter.

  20A to 20C show scenes in which different enemy characters CH1 to CH3 stand in a batter box. As described above, the enemy characters CH1 to CH3 correspond to the effect sheets B to D, respectively, and play a role of notifying the type of the selected effect sheets B to D.

  In addition, since the enemy characters CH1 to 3 are associated with the production sheets B to D selected according to the selection patterns of the scenarios 511A to 511D, it is determined which enemy characters CH1 to 3 are displayed in the unit game. The scenarios 511A to 511D can be controlled, and the result of the previous game can be reflected, and the continuity, relevance, and story can be given to the performance.

  For example, in the selection pattern of effect sheets A to D as shown in scenario 511A in FIG. 5 (a), all winning combinations are won in the first to fourth unit games (however, in the second and subsequent unit games, the general combination is played). (Excluding winning prizes 4 to 7), the selection is made in the order of the production sheets A → B → C → D, and if the promotion chance production is performed every time in the second to third unit games. The enemy characters CH1 → CH2 → CH3 are displayed in order. Thereby, for example, it is possible to provide continuity, relevance, and storylines such as displaying strong enemy characters CH1 → CH2 → CH3 in stages.

  FIG. 21A shows a pitching scene of the main character CH4. Following this pitching scene, the up-scenes of the balls shown in FIGS. 21B to 21E are displayed. When the winning of any of the general roles 4 to 7 is not notified in the lottery based on any of the effect sheets B to D, the upscene of the white ball B1 in FIG. 21B is displayed. When notifying the winning of the general combination 4 by lottery based on any of the effect sheets B to D, the up-scene of the red sphere B2 in FIG. 21C corresponding to the symbol “red 7” is displayed. When notifying the winning of the general combination 5, the up-scene of the blue sphere B3 of FIG. 21 (d) corresponding to the symbol “blue 7” is displayed. When notifying the winning of the general combination 6, the up-scene of the black ball B4 of FIG. 21 (e) corresponding to the symbol “BAR” is displayed. When notifying the winning of the general role 7, the upscene of any of the red sphere B2, the blue sphere B3, and the black sphere B4 corresponding to any of the symbols “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “BAR” is displayed. Is done.

  FIG. 22 is an effect image for expressing the result of the game. When a winning combination other than a loss is won, a scene where the enemy character shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the winning combination is not won, a scene in which the enemy character hits the hit shown in FIG. 22B is displayed. Further, when a prize is awarded to any of the general roles 4 to 7 and the upgrade to another gaming state is confirmed, a notification image of confirmed upgrade shown in FIG. 22C is displayed. In the present embodiment, only two types of effect images shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B are illustrated, but in actuality, the enemy characters CH1 to CH3 shown in FIGS. A total of six types of effect images are prepared.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the other components of the sub-control circuit 200 will be described. The lamp control means 520 reads the lamp lighting data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, and the lamp The driving circuit 222 (see FIG. 7) is controlled to light the effective line display lamp 124 in the notification means 600.

  The voice control means 530 controls the BGM and sound effects during the game as described above. The voice control means 530 reads the voice data stored in the ROM 208 (see FIG. 7) based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the speaker drive circuit 224 (see FIG. 7), and A predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

[Description of Control Unit of Slot Machine 10]
The control means for controlling the slot machine 10 is constituted by the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 as described above. Here, FIG. 6 shows a block diagram of the main control circuit 100, and FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of the sub control circuit 200 electrically connected to the main control circuit 100.

<Main control circuit 100>
In FIG. 6, the start switch 50 described above is connected to the interface circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 50 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. A data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  In addition, the stop switch 52L, 52C, 52R and the 3-bet switch 36 are also connected to the interface circuit 102 described above. Signals generated from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  A ROM 108 and a RAM 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the entire flow of the slot machine and initial data for executing the control program. For example, a main routine shown in FIG. 8 to be described later, a subroutine shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, and initial data for use in these programs are stored. The RAM 110 can temporarily store flags and variable values used in the control program described above.

  A random number generator 112 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.

  A motor drive circuit 114 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The motor driving circuit 114 is connected to stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R that rotationally drive each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are provided inside the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, respectively, and are attached so that the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are the rotation centers of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. It is.

  A drive control command issued from the CPU 106 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 114, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R. The drive control command includes a rotation speed command, and performs rotation control and stop control of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, and also performs rotation speed control.

  As described above, the CPU 106 controls the rotation and stop of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R and controls the rotation speed by controlling the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R.

  Each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position, and each rotation angle position sensor is connected to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116. is there. Signals indicating the rotation angle positions of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R emitted from the rotation angle position sensors are supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116, converted into predetermined signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. Is done. The CPU 106 calculates a symbol number from the supplied rotation angle position, and identifies a symbol stopped at the position of the display window 22 of the front panel 20.

  Further, a connection line 118 is also connected to the interface circuit 102. The sub control circuit 200 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 100 by the connection line 118.

<Sub control circuit 200>
In FIG. 7, the connection line 118 described above is connected to the interface circuit 202 of the sub control circuit 200, and the interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204. A signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 202 and then supplied to the input / output bus 204. A data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 206 via the input / output bus 204.

  A ROM 208 and a RAM 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores a control program for controlling the display driving device 221, the lamp driving circuit 222, and the speaker driving circuit 224, and initial data for executing this control program. For example, a sub-control circuit subroutine shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 described later, control programs for various effect images displayed on the image display means 70, and performance sound data to be emitted from the speaker 64 are stored.

  Also connected to the input / output bus 204 is a random number generator 511a used for various lotteries by the scenario lottery means 513 and the effect execution lottery means 514 shown in FIG. The random number generator 511a generates random numbers included in a certain range of numerical values, similar to the random number generator 112 (see FIGS. 2 and 6) of the main control circuit 100 described above. Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 206.

  A display driving device 221 for driving the image display means 70 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads image data, character data, and the like stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the display driving device 221. As a result, various effect images including image data, character data, and the like are displayed on the image display means 70.

  Further, a speaker drive circuit 224 for driving the speaker 64 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads audio data stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the speaker drive circuit 224. Thereby, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

[Description of control processing]
<Description of Control Processing of Slot Machine 10>
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the control unit of the slot machine 10 described above will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.

  FIG. 8 shows a main routine of control processing performed in the main control circuit 100 of the slot machine 10. 9 to 12 show subroutines which are control processes performed in the main routine.

  FIG. 9 shows a part lottery processing subroutine for performing part lottery performed by the part lottery means 410 and flag-on processing performed following the part lottery. FIG. 10 shows a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine in which the reel controller 420 performs control for rotating and stopping the reel. FIG. 11 shows a flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine. FIG. 12 shows a winning combination processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the flag off processing subroutine.

  In the control process described below, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and variables used in the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 of the slot machine 10 described above are initialized to predetermined values and operate in a steady state. It shall be.

<Description of main routine>
The control process of the main routine will be described using the flowchart of FIG. The main routine shows a control process when a unit game is performed once until a process based on a result of rotating and stopping a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols.

  First, it is determined whether or not the re-gaming state is set and the re-gaming state is set (step S10). Note that the processing for setting the re-gaming state is performed in step S79 of the winning combination processing subroutine shown in FIG. 12, for example, as will be described later.

  When it is determined that the re-gaming state is not set (NO), the set bet number is determined based on the signal issued by the player operating the 3-bet switch 36 described above (step S11). This set bet number is the number of game media to be bet for one game, and is only three in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment. Further, the set bet number is not limited to the number of game media that have been temporarily betted as the number of credits, and is not limited to the number of game media that have been inserted through the game media insertion slot 38 and have been directly bet. Includes numbers.

  When a game medium is inserted, the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed below the game medium insertion port 38 is detected as the bet number. However, when the number of game media exceeding the specified number (three in this embodiment) is inserted, the game media exceeding the specified number is stored in the RAM 110 as the number of credits. On the other hand, when it is determined that no game medium is inserted, the presence / absence of a credited game medium is determined. If there is no credited game medium, the set bet number cannot be determined in step S11. In addition, when there is a credited game medium, it is determined whether or not a bet operation signal transmitted when the player operates the 3-bet switch 36 is received, and when a bet operation signal is not received. In step S11, the set bet number cannot be set. On the other hand, if a bet operation signal is received, the bet number is detected from the received bet operation signal, and the detected bet number is used as a new bet number in either case of inserting a game medium or using a credited game medium. Is stored in the RAM 110. When a credited game medium is used, at the same time, the number of credits of the game medium is reduced by the number of detected bets.

  When it is determined in step S10 that the re-gaming state is set (YES), the re-gaming state setting is canceled (step S12), and a new game medium is inserted or the credited game medium is consumed. The game can be played again with the number of three bets without having to.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on by the player (step S13). If it is determined that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S13 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 50 has been turned on (YES), the routine proceeds to a winning lottery process subroutine (step S14).

  In the combination lottery processing subroutine of step S14, combination lottery processing by the combination lottery means 410 is performed, and flag-on processing for turning on the RB flag, the BB flag, the replay flag, and the corresponding general combination flag is performed according to the winning combination. Done. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Subsequent to the role lottery processing subroutine (step S14), a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S15) for performing a control process related to the movement of the reels to be stopped after rotating the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is performed based on the result of the role lottery. Is called. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 420, and details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, after the reels are stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine, a winning symbol determination is performed, and a flag-off processing subroutine (step S16) for performing a flag-off process based on the determination result is performed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Then, a payout process (step S17) for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning combination is performed based on the results of the winning lottery and winning symbol determination. In this payout process, it is possible to actually pay out game media from the game media payout outlet 62, but instead of paying out, it is also possible to credit a predetermined number of game media. The unit game is completed by the above control process. Then, by repeating the control process shown in this main routine, the player can play a plurality of unit games.

<Role lottery processing subroutine>
The combination lottery process and the flag-on process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the game mode is an RB game (step S31). When it is determined that the game mode is RB game (YES), the RB lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S32). Here, an example of the RB lottery table is shown in FIG.

  In the RB lottery table, the general combination of symbol numbers 1 to 3 and the divergence of symbol number 4 are set. For example, when the general combination 2 is won, all three reels have the symbol “bell”. It has been set to win if you have. In the combination lottery performed in step S36 described later, the probability that the general combination 2 wins is 1 / 1.03, which is set very high. Therefore, during the RB game, the possibility of winning the general combination 2 is very high. Conversely, the probability of loss is about 1 / 212.49, which is set very low.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the game mode is not RB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not the game mode is BB game (step S33). When it is determined that the game mode is BB game (YES), the lottery table for BB operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S34). Here, FIG. 17 shows an example of the BB operation lottery table.

  The BB operating lottery table is a lottery table used when the game mode is in the BB game and not in the RB game. In the BB operation lottery table, an RB combination of symbol number 1, a general combination of symbol numbers 2 to 8, and a deviation of symbol number 9 are set. Here, as compared with the general lottery table when BB is not activated (see FIG. 18), the lottery table when BB is activated is set to have no BB combination and re-playing combination.

  The RB combination of symbol number 1 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1/4 and the symbols of “BAR” are aligned on all three reels. In the general lottery table when the BB is not used in the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the RB role in the role lottery is 1/312. During the BB game, the probability of winning the RB role is very high compared to the normal time. Is set high.

  Further, the general combination 1 with the symbol number 2 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 50.0 and all three reels have the “watermelon” symbol. The general combination 2 with the symbol number 3 is set to win when the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 20.0 and all the three reels have the “bell” symbol. For the general combination 3 of symbol number 4, if the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 50.0 and the symbol of the first reel is “cherry”, the symbol of the remaining reel is any symbol. Even if there is, it is set to win.

  Furthermore, for the general combination 4 with symbol number 5, the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 33.3, the symbol “red 7” is displayed on the first reel, and “bell” and “bell” are displayed on the remaining reels. It is set to win when the symbols of For the general combination 5 with symbol number 6, the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 33.3, the symbol “blue 7” is on the first reel, and the symbols “bell” and “bell” are on the remaining reels. It is set to win a prize when it is complete. For the general combination 6 with symbol number 7, the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 33.3, the symbol “BAR” is displayed on the first reel, the symbols “bell” and “bell” are displayed on the remaining reels. It is set to win when they are aligned. For the general combination 7 with the symbol number 8, the winning probability in the combination lottery is 1 / 33.3, and any of the symbols “red 7”, “blue 7” or “BAR” remains on the first reel. The reels are set to receive a prize when “Bell” and “Bell” symbols are aligned.

  If it is determined in step S33 that the BB game is not in progress (NO), the BB non-operating general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S35). FIG. 18 shows an example of the general lottery table when BB is not operating.

  The BB non-operating general lottery table is a lottery table used in a normal game state that is not a special game (RB game, BB game), the BB role of symbol number 1, the RB role of symbol number 2, and symbol numbers 3 to 3 Nine general combinations, a re-playing combination of symbol number 10, and an off-set of symbol number 11 are set.

  In the BB non-operating general lottery table of FIG. 18, the winning probability and the symbol combination in the symbol lottery are set for the symbol BB symbol 1, and the maximum number of winnings is set to 451 as the end condition. It is. In addition, the probability in the extra lot drawing is set to about 1 / 1.42.

  As described above, after the lottery table corresponding to the state of the game is read out, the lottery for acquiring the random number and performing the lottery determination is performed (step S36).

  Then, as a determination result, it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won (step S37). When it is determined that the RB combination is won (YES), the RB flag is set to ON (step S38), and a signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S45). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S46, and the selected symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  If it is determined in step S37 that the RB combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination is won (step S39). When it is determined that the BB combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the BB flag is set to ON (step S40), and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S45). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S46, and the selected symbol number and symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  If it is determined in step S39 that the BB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not any of the general combinations 1 to 7 has been won (step S41). When it is determined that one of the general roles 1-7 is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to ON (step S42), and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 ( Step S45). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S46, and the winning symbol number and control symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  Next, when it is determined in step S41 that no general combination has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been won (step S43). If it is determined that the re-game combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the re-game flag is turned on (step S44), and a signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S45). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S46, and the winning symbol number and control symbol data are stored in the RAM 110.

  Further, if it is determined in step S43 that the re-gamer is not won (NO), the flag-on process is not performed and the signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 as it is (step S45). Then, it progresses to step S46 and memorize | stores the symbol number of control and control symbol data in RAM110.

  As described above, after a series of processing relating to flag ON is performed, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in the RAM 110 in step S46 are used in a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine described later. The combination lottery processing subroutine is thus completed.

<Explanation of reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 8, when the combination lottery processing subroutine (step S14) is completed, the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S15) is performed. The reel rotation and stop control will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S46 of FIG. 9 are read (step S51). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined shortest time has elapsed (step S52). When it is determined that the shortest time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process in step S52 is repeatedly executed. As a result, the rotation of the reel, which is the next process, cannot be started until the shortest time has elapsed. By this control, the number of games played in a certain time is controlled to be within a predetermined number.

  When it is determined that the shortest time has elapsed (YES), a reel rotation start signal is transmitted (step S53). Based on this signal, the motor drive circuit 114 operates to start the rotation of the motors 80L, 80C, 80R, and the reels 40L, 40C, 40R start to rotate.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reel that has started rotating is rotating at a constant speed (step S54). When it is determined that the rotation of the reel has not yet reached a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S54 is repeated. As a result, the reel stop control as the next step cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

  If it is determined that the reel is rotating at a constant speed (YES), it is next determined whether or not a reel stop signal has been received (steps S55 to S57).

  The reel stop signal is transmitted when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R. That is, when the stop switch 52L for the first reel is pushed in step S55 (YES), a first reel stop signal (operation signal) is transmitted and the motor 80L that rotates the first reel 40L is stopped. Control is performed (step S58). Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the second reel is pushed in step S56 (YES), a second reel stop signal (operation signal) is transmitted, and the motor 80C that rotates the second reel 40C rotates. Stop control is performed (step S58). If the stop switch 52R for the third reel is pushed in step S57 (YES), a third reel stop signal (operation signal) is transmitted and the motor 80R that rotates the third reel 40R is stopped. Control is performed (step S58).

  When it is determined that none of the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is received, the determination process in steps S55 to S57 is repeated, and the stop control in step S58 is not performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that any one of the first reel stop signal, the second reel stop signal, or the third reel stop signal is received, the process proceeds to step S58.

  In step S58, it is determined whether or not there is a winning combination. If it is determined that there is a winning combination, if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the reel stop possible range, the symbol is displayed on the winning line (see FIG. 1 (see L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, L3B).

  Then, the process proceeds to step S59, where it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped. When it is determined that all the reels are not stopped (NO), the process returns to step S55, and steps SS55 to S57 are performed until all the reels are stopped. Any of the above determination processing, the stop control in step S58, and the determination of all reels stop in step S59 are repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels are stopped (YES), this subroutine is finished as it is.

<Description of flag off processing subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 8, when the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S15) is completed, a flag-off process subroutine (step S16) is performed. The flag-off process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is RB gaming (step S61). When it is determined that the RB game is being played (YES), the RB game process (step S62) is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. Here, the RB game process is a process for a game using the RB lottery table (FIG. 16) until the number of winnings in the RB game or the number of RB games reaches a predetermined number. In this embodiment, since the probability of winning the general combination 2 is set to be very high as 1 / 1.03, the possibility of winning the general combination 2 is very high during the RB game. An advantageous game can be played.

  Next, when it is determined in step S61 that the gaming state is not RB gaming (NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is BB gaming (step S63). When it is determined that the BB game is being played (YES), the BB game process (step S64) is performed, and then the flag-off process subroutine is terminated. Here, the BB game process is a process for a game using the BB action lottery table (FIG. 17) until the BB game end condition (maximum number of acquired game media) is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability of winning the RB role is set to be very high as 1 / 4.0, the possibility of winning the RB role that can be transferred to the RB game is very high, and the RB role is won. By winning a prize, the player can play an advantageous game.

  Further, if it is determined in step S63 that the gaming state is not BB gaming (NO), it is determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S65). When it is determined that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination processing subroutine (step S66) described later is performed, and then the flag-off processing subroutine ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S65 that there is no winning combination (NO), the flag-off process subroutine is terminated as it is.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
The winning combination process will be described with reference to FIG. This winning combination process subroutine is a part of the control process of the flag-off process subroutine, and is executed only when the game is neither RB game nor BB game as shown in FIG.

  First, a winning symbol determination is made as to whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is winning (step S71). Next, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not the RB combination has been won (step S72).

  If it is determined that the RB combination has been won (YES), the RB flag is set to OFF to set the RB gaming state (step S73), and this subroutine is terminated. By setting the RB game state, the RB game is started from the next game, and it is determined that the RB game is in progress.

  If it is determined in step S72 that the RB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won (step S74). If the BB combination is won (YES), the BB combination flag is set to OFF and the BB gaming state is set (step S75). By setting the BB game state, the next game is determined to be a BB game.

  If it is determined in step S74 that the BB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not any of the general combinations 1 to 7 has been won (step S76). If any of the general combinations 1 to 7 is won (YES), the corresponding general combination flag is set to OFF (step S77), and this subroutine ends.

  If it is determined in step S76 that none of the general combinations 1 to 7 has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been won (step S78). When it is determined that the re-game player has won (YES), the re-game flag is set to OFF and the re-game state is set (step S79). Then, this subroutine ends. By setting the replay state, the next game is determined to be a replay.

  When it is determined in step S78 that no re-game player has been won (NO), the winning combination processing subroutine is terminated.

<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the flag-off process subroutine shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 ends. Returning to the main routine of FIG. 8, the winning determination and flag-off process subroutine in step S16 is terminated, the payout process in step S17 is terminated, and the main routine is terminated. Thereby, the control process for performing a unit game in which one process from the time the symbol changes until it stops is completed.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit Subroutine>
Next, the sub control circuit subroutine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 to FIG. 15 are flowcharts showing a sub-control circuit subroutine related to upgrade chance effect control executed by the sub-control circuit.

  The sub-control circuit subroutine shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 shows the control process when the unit game is performed three times in succession until the process based on the result of rotating and stopping the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. In addition, in the scenarios 511A to 511D used in the sub control circuit subroutine, it is assumed that the selection pattern of the effect sheets A to D corresponding to the unit game for three times is determined, and any one of the scenarios 511A to 511 is selected. It is assumed that the upgrade chance effect control of the unit game for three times is performed.

<< First unit game: Judgment whether or not to execute an upgrade chance production >>
In FIG. 13, since the promotion chance effect of the present embodiment is performed in the general gaming state during the BB game, the sub-control circuit subroutine first determines whether or not the general gaming state is in the BB game (step). S81). If it is determined that the BB game is not in the general gaming state (NO), the process of step S81 is repeated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S81 that the game state is the general gaming state during the BB game (YES), the scenario lottery means 513 shown in FIG. 3 reads the scenarios 511A to 511D shown in FIG. 4 from the scenario data storage means 511. Then, any one of the scenarios 511A to 511D is selected by lottery (step S82). In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it is not specified which scenario 511A to 511D is selected, but the scenario 511A shown in FIG. The control process may be specifically described.

  Proceeding to step S83, the effect execution lottery means 514 shown in FIG. 3 performs the effect sheets A to D used for the first unit game from the effect sheet data storage means 512 according to any one of the selected scenarios 511A to 511D. (See FIG. 19) One of them is read out, and a lottery is performed as to whether or not an upgrade chance effect is executed in the first unit game. Then, the process proceeds to step S84, and it is determined whether or not the upgrade chance effect is executed.

<< First unit game: Processing when the promotion chance effect is not executed >>
If it is determined in step S84 of FIG. 13 that the upgrade chance effect is not executed (NO) in the first unit game, the process waits until the result of the first unit game is determined. That is, the process proceeds to step S101 in FIG. 14 to determine whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on. If it is determined that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S101 is repeated. If it is determined that the start switch 50 is turned on (YES), the process proceeds to step S102, and it is determined whether or not all the three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R have been stopped.

  In step S102 of FIG. 14, when it is determined that all the three stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R are not stopped (NO), the process of step S102 is repeated. If it is determined that all three stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R have been stopped (YES), the process proceeds to step S103, and has any of the general roles 1-7 been won in the first unit game? Judge whether or not.

  If it is determined in step S103 that the first unit game has won any of the general roles 1 to 7 (YES), the process proceeds to step S104, and the production execution lottery means 514 wins any of the general roles 1 to 7 Reflecting the game result that has been made, any of the effect sheets A to D used for the second unit game is selected according to the selection pattern of any of the current scenarios 511A to 511D.

  For example, if scenario 511A is currently selected, effect sheet B is selected as the effect sheet used for the second unit game, as shown in FIG. The effect sheet B has a higher probability of winning the promotion chance effect than the effect sheet A used in the first unit game (see FIG. 19), and is stepped up to an advantageous effect sheet by the player. It will be. When the upgrade chance effect is executed in the second unit game, the enemy character CH1 corresponding to the effect sheet B is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S103 that none of the general roles 1 to 7 has been won (NO) in the first unit game, the process proceeds to step S105, where the effect execution lottery means 514 determines that the general performance 1 to 7 7 Reflecting the game result that the player has not won a prize, any one of the effect sheets A to D used in the second unit game is selected according to the selection pattern of any one of the current scenarios 511A to 511D.

  For example, if scenario 511A is currently selected, as shown in FIG. 5A, the same effect sheet A as the first unit game is selected as the effect sheet used for the second unit game. The production sheet is not stepped up. In addition, since the effect sheet A is selected, the upgrade chance effect is not executed even in the second unit game.

  In step S104 or S105, after selecting any of the effect sheets A to D used for the second unit game, the effect execution lottery means 514 refers to the selected effect sheets A to D, and determines the second unit. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform an upgrade chance production in the game. Then, the process proceeds to step S106, and it is determined whether or not the upgrade chance effect is executed in the second unit game.

<< First unit game: Processing when executing a promotion chance production >>
Returning to step S84 of FIG. 13, if it is determined that the upgrade chance effect is to be executed in the first unit game (YES), the process proceeds to step S85 to determine whether or not the 3-bet switch 36 is turned on. If it is determined that the 3-bet switch 36 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S85 is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S85 that the 3-bet switch 36 has been turned ON (YES), the process proceeds to step S86, and the upgrade chance effect image selection means 515 is selected from any one of FIGS. The first upgrade chance effect image is displayed on the image display means 70. That is, a scene in which any of the enemy characters CH1 to CH3 corresponding to any of the effect sheets B to D of the first unit game selected in step S83 is displayed in the batter box is displayed.

  In step S87, it is determined whether the start switch 50 is turned on. If it is determined that the start switch 50 is not turned on (NO), the process of step S87 is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S87 that the start switch 50 is turned on (YES), the process proceeds to step S88, where the effect execution lottery means 514 is one of the effect sheets B to D selected in the first unit game. Referring to, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the winning of any of the general roles 4 to 7 is notified.

  If it is determined in step S88 that the winning of any of the general roles 4 to 7 is notified (YES), the process proceeds to step S89, and the upgrade chance effect image selecting means 515 is displayed on the image display means 70 in FIG. After the pitching scene of the main character CH4 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, the upscene of any of the red sphere B2, the blue sphere B3, or the black sphere B4 shown in FIGS. The red sphere B2 notifies the symbol “red 7” of the general role 4, the blue sphere B3 notifies the symbol “blue 7” of the general role 5, and the black sphere B4 notifies the symbol “BAR” of the general role 6, respectively. Even if the symbol of the first reel is “red 7”, “blue 7”, or “BAR”, the red ball B2 and the blue ball B3 are selected even if the winning general role 7 (see FIG. 17) is won. Alternatively, it is notified by either the black sphere B4. With this notification effect, the winning of any of the general roles 4 to 7 becomes definitive, and when the player wins any of the general roles 4 to 7, the above-described conditions for upgrading to another gaming state are satisfied. Will be.

  If it is determined in step S88 that the winning of any of the general roles 4 to 7 is not notified (NO), the process proceeds to step S90, and the upgrade chance effect image selecting means 515 is displayed on the image display means 70 as shown in FIG. After displaying the pitching scene of the main character CH4 shown in Fig. 21B, the upscene of the white ball B1 shown in Fig. 21B is displayed. That is, the winning of any of the general roles 4 to 7 is not notified by the color of the sphere. If any of the general roles 4 to 7 is won, the player will win any of these general roles 4 to 7 by intuition. If one of the general roles 4 to 7 is won by intuition, the condition for upgrading to another gaming state is satisfied as described above.

  Proceeding to step S91, it is determined whether or not all the three stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R have been stopped. If it is determined in step S91 that all the three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R are not stopped (NO), the process of step S91 is repeated. If it is determined that all three stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R have been stopped (YES), the process proceeds to step S92, and whether or not the general unit 4-7 is won in the first unit game. Determine whether.

  If it is determined in step S92 that the first unit game has won any of the general roles 4 to 7 (YES), the process proceeds to step S93, and the upgrade chance effect image selection means 515 is displayed on the image display means 70. The enemy character's empty swing scene (third upgrade chance effect image) shown in 22 (a) is displayed. Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S95, and an effect image for confirming the upgrade to another gaming state shown in FIG. 22 (c) is displayed. As a result, the upgrade chance effect ends, and the next game shifts to another game state, that is, the player is upgraded to a more advantageous game state (step S96). Thereafter, the sub control circuit subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S92 that none of the general roles 4 to 7 has been won in the first unit game (NO), the process proceeds to step S94, and the upgrade chance effect image selection means 515 displays the image display means. The hit scene (third upgrade chance effect image) of the enemy character shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103 in FIG. 14 to determine whether or not any of the general roles 1 to 7 has been won. In this case, since it is determined in step S92 of FIG. 13 that the general roles 4 to 7 have not been won, it is substantially determined whether or not any of the general roles 1 to 3 has been won. Become.

  If it is determined in step S103 that the first unit game has won any of the general roles 1 to 3 (YES), the process proceeds to step S104, and the production execution lottery means 514 wins any of the general roles 1 to 3. Reflecting the game result that has been made, any of the effect sheets A to D used for the second unit game is selected according to the selection pattern of any of the current scenarios 511A to 511D.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S103 that none of the general roles 1 to 3 has been won in the first unit game (NO), the process proceeds to step S105, where the effect execution lottery means 514 determines that the general roles 1 to Reflecting the game result that the player has not won any of the three games, any one of the effect sheets A to D used for the second unit game is selected according to the selection pattern of any one of the current scenarios 511A to 511D.

  In step S104 or S105, after selecting any of the effect sheets A to D used for the second unit game, the effect execution lottery means 514 refers to the selected effect sheets A to D, and determines the second unit. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform an upgrade chance production in the game. Then, the process proceeds to step S106, and it is determined whether or not the upgrade chance effect is executed in the second unit game.

<< Second unit game: Processing when the promotion chance effect is not executed >>
If it is determined in step S106 in FIG. 14 that the upgrade chance effect is not executed in the second unit game (NO), the process waits until the result of the second unit game is determined. That is, the process proceeds to step S121 in FIG. 15, and the same control process as in steps S101 and S102 in FIG. 14 described above is executed (steps S121 and 122), and the general unit 1-7 is won in the second unit game. Whether or not (step S123).

  If it is determined in step S123 of FIG. 15 that the second unit game has won any of the general roles 1 to 7 (YES), the process proceeds to step S124, where the effect execution lottery means 514 determines which of the general roles 1 to 7 Reflecting the game result of winning the crab, one of the effect sheets A to D used for the third unit game is selected according to the selection pattern of any one of the current scenarios 511A to 511.

  For example, if the scenario 511A is currently selected, as shown in FIG. 5A, the effect sheet C is selected as the effect sheet used for the third unit game. The effect sheet C has a higher probability of winning the promotion chance effect than the effect sheet A or B used for the second unit game (see FIG. 19), and is stepped up to an effect sheet more advantageous to the player. Will be. When the upgrade chance effect is executed in the third unit game, a new enemy character CH3 corresponding to the effect sheet C is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S123 that the second unit game does not win any of the general roles 1 to 7 (NO), the process proceeds to step S125, where the effect execution lottery means 514 determines the general roles 1 to 7 Reflecting the game result that none of the prizes are won, any one of the effect sheets A to D used for the second unit game is selected according to the selection pattern of any one of the current scenarios 511A to 511.

  For example, if scenario 511A is currently selected, as shown in FIG. 5A, the same effect sheet A or B as the second unit game is selected as the effect sheet used for the third unit game. As a result, the production sheet is not stepped up.

  In step S124 or S125, after selecting any of the effect sheets A to D used for the third unit game, the effect execution lottery means 514 refers to the selected effect sheets A to D and determines the third unit. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform an upgrade chance production in the game. Then, the process proceeds to step S126, and it is determined whether or not the upgrade chance effect is executed in the third unit game.

<< Second unit game: Processing when performing upgrade chance production >>
Returning to step S106 in FIG. 14, if it is determined that the upgrade chance effect is to be executed in the second unit game (YES), the same control processing as in steps S85 to S91 in FIG. 13 described above is executed (steps S107 to S107). S113) Until all three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R are operated to stop, the first upgrade chance effect image shown in FIGS. 20A to 20C, and FIGS. The second upgrade chance effect image shown in e) is displayed on the image display means 70.

  If it is determined in step S113 in FIG. 14 that all three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R have been stopped (YES), the process proceeds to step S114, and any of the general roles 4 to 7 is performed in the second unit game. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won.

  If it is determined in step S114 that the second unit game has won any of the general roles 4 to 7 (YES), the same control processing as in steps S93 and S95 in FIG. 13 described above is executed (step S115 and S117), the enemy character's empty swing scene (third upgrade chance effect image) shown in FIG. 22A and the effect image for confirming the upgrade to another game state shown in FIG. 22C are displayed. As a result, the upgrade chance effect ends, and the next game shifts to another game state, that is, the player is upgraded to a more advantageous game state (step S118). Thereafter, the sub control circuit subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S114 that none of the general roles 4 to 7 has been won in the second unit game (NO), the process proceeds to step S116, and the image display means 70 is changed to FIG. The hit scene (third upgrade chance effect image) of the enemy character shown is displayed.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123 in FIG. 15, and it is determined whether or not any of the general roles 1 to 7 has been won. In this case, since it is determined in step S134 of FIG. 14 that the general roles 4 to 7 have not been won, it is substantially determined whether or not any of the general roles 1 to 3 has been won. Become.

  In step S123, if it is determined that the second unit game has won any of the general roles 1 to 3 (YES), the process proceeds to step S124, and the production execution lottery means 514 wins any of the general roles 1 to 3. Reflecting the game result that has been made, any of the effect sheets A to D used for the third unit game is selected in accordance with the selection pattern of any of the current scenarios 511A to 511D.

  On the other hand, in step S123, when it is determined that none of the general roles 1 to 3 is won (NO) in the second unit game, the process proceeds to step S125, and the production execution lottery means 514 is set to the general roles 1 to 1. 3. Reflecting the game result that the player has not won any game, any one of the effect sheets A to D used for the third unit game is selected according to the selection pattern of any of the current scenarios 511A to 511D.

  In step S124 or S125, after selecting any of the effect sheets A to D used for the third unit game, the effect execution lottery means 514 refers to the selected effect sheets A to D and determines the third unit. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform an upgrade chance production in the game. Then, the process proceeds to step S126, and it is determined whether or not the upgrade chance effect is executed in the third unit game.

<< 3rd unit game: Processing when no promotion chance effect is executed >>
When it is determined in step S126 of FIG. 15 that the upgrade chance effect is not executed in the third unit game (NO), all the selection patterns of the scenarios 511A to 511 selected in step S82 of FIG. 13 are executed. Therefore, the sub control circuit subroutine is finished as it is. After that, if the general gaming state during the BB game continues, new scenarios 511A to 511D corresponding to the next three unit games are selected again through steps S81 and S82 of FIG.

<< 3rd unit game: Processing when performing upgrade chance production >>
In step S126 of FIG. 15, when it is determined that the upgrade chance effect is executed in the third unit game (YES), the same control processing as the above-described steps S85 to S91 of FIG. 13 is executed (steps S127 to S133). ) Until all three stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R are stopped, the first upgrade chance effect image shown in FIGS. 20A to 20D and FIGS. 21A to 21E are displayed. ) Is displayed on the image display means 70.

  If it is determined in step S133 in FIG. 15 that all the three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R have been stopped (YES), the process proceeds to step S134 and any of the general roles 4 to 7 is performed in the third unit game. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won.

  If it is determined in step S134 that the third unit game has won any of the general roles 4 to 7 (YES), the same control processing as in steps S93 and S95 of FIG. 13 described above is executed (steps S135 and S135). S137), the enemy character's empty swing scene (third upgrade chance effect image) shown in FIG. 22A and an effect image for confirming the upgrade to another game state shown in FIG. 22C are displayed. As a result, the upgrade chance effect ends, and the next game is shifted to another game state, that is, the player is upgraded to a more advantageous game state (step S138). Thereafter, the sub control circuit subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S134 that none of the general roles 4 to 7 has been won (NO) in the third unit game, the process proceeds to step S136, and the image display means 70 is changed to FIG. The hit scene (third upgrade chance effect image) of the enemy character shown is displayed. As a result, all the game selection patterns of the scenarios 511A to 511 selected in step S82 of FIG. 13 have been executed, and the sub-control circuit subroutine is terminated as it is. After that, if the general gaming state during the BB game continues, new scenarios 511A to 511D corresponding to the next three unit games are selected again through steps S81 and S82 of FIG.

[Effect of slot machine]
As described above, according to the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the selection of the scenarios 511A to D, the selection pattern of the effect sheets A to D of the selected scenarios 511A to D, and the result of the previous game are reflected. Based on the selection of the effect sheets A to D, it is possible to control an effect (in this embodiment, an upgrade chance effect) in a plurality of unit games that are continuously performed. Thereby, it becomes possible to control the execution frequency of the production over a plurality of unit games, and the selection of the production sheets A to D in the scenario 511A to D as to what kind of production is executed in the unit game. It can be controlled according to the pattern, and the result of the previous game can be reflected and the production can have continuity, relevance and story. As a result, a series of unit games can be presented more interestingly.

  In addition, a series of unit games that influence the transition to a more advantageous game state for the player are produced more interestingly based on the selection patterns of the effect sheets A to D of the scenarios 511A to D reflecting the results of the previous game. be able to. As a result, a series of unit games in this upgrade control state becomes a special chance game, and the gameability of the slot machine 10 can be further improved.

  Furthermore, it becomes possible to notify the type of the selected effect sheets A to D by the effect image, and the effect is based on the effect images (in this embodiment, enemy characters CH1 to 3) displayed in a series of unit games. The types of sheets A to D and the types of scenarios 511A to 511D can be estimated. Thereby, the player can be informed or expected of the current or future gaming state. In addition, since the effect sheets A to D are selected according to the selection pattern of the scenarios 511A to 511D, the selection pattern of the effect sheets A to D of the scenario 511A to D indicates what type of unit game is executed. And the result of the previous game can be reflected and the production can have continuity, relevance, and story.

  In addition to this, the notification image included in the effect image (in this embodiment, the red sphere B1, the blue sphere B2, and the black sphere B3) makes it easy to win the predetermined winning combination in the winning lottery. Based on the above, in the above-described upgrade chance effect control, it becomes possible to make the effect sheets A to D selected in the next game have a high execution frequency of the effect or to shift to a game state more advantageous to the player. A series of unit games can be produced more interestingly.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the slot machine 10 described above. For example, in the present embodiment, the effect sheets B to D are associated with the effect images of the enemy characters CH1 to CH3, respectively, to notify that any of the effect sheets B to D has been selected. Instead, different effect images may be associated with the scenarios 511A to 511 to notify that any of the scenarios 511A to 511 has been selected.

  Further, the application of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the slot machine 10 as described above, and for example, it is applied as it is to the slot machine function in a digital pachinko or the like equipped with an image display means such as a liquid crystal display device. You can also.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine (game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of control of the said slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the upgrade chance production | presentation control means which comprises the sub-control circuit of the said slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the scenario data storage means which comprises the said upgrade chance production | presentation control means. FIGS. 4A and 4B are conceptual diagrams showing the data structure of scenario data stored in the scenario data storage means. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit which controls the said slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit that controls the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine which controls the progress of the game performed in the said main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows a part lottery process subroutine of a part lottery process and a flag-on process performed subsequently. It is a flowchart which shows the reel fluctuation | variation / stop subroutine which performs control for rotation and a stop of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows the flag-off process subroutine which shows the control processing after a symbol stops by the subroutine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the part process process subroutine at the time of a winning combination which is a part of control process of a flag-off fixed process subroutine. It is a flowchart of the sub-control circuit subroutine regarding the upgrade chance effect executed by the sub-control circuit, and shows the control process corresponding to the first unit game. It is a flowchart of the said sub control circuit subroutine, and shows the control processing corresponding to the 2nd unit game. It is a flowchart of the said sub control circuit subroutine, and shows the control processing corresponding to the 3rd unit game. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table for RB. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table at the time of BB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB non-operation. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation sheet | seat (lottery table) used for the upgrade chance production | presentation of the said sub control circuit subroutine. FIGS. 7A to 7C are diagrams showing effect images used for the upgrade chance effect of the sub-control circuit subroutine. FIGS. 7A to 7E are diagrams showing effect images used for the upgrade chance effect of the sub-control circuit subroutine. FIGS. 7A to 7C are diagrams showing effect images used for the upgrade chance effect of the sub-control circuit subroutine.

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10 Slot machines (gaming machines)
36 3-Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch 52L, 52C, 52R Stop switch 70 Image display means 100 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit 410 Role lottery means 420 Reel control means 430 Game control means 500 Image control means 510 Upgrade chance effect control means 511 Scenario data storage means 511A to D Scenario 512 Effect sheet data storage means 513 Scenario lottery means 514 Effect execution lottery means 515 Upgrade chance effect image means 516 Upgrade chance effect image data storage means 520 Lamp control means 530 Audio control means A to D Production sheet data

Claims (6)

A gaming machine capable of repeatedly performing a game in which a process of inserting a game medium and rotating and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is one unit,
Image storage means for storing effect image data;
Image display means capable of displaying the effect image;
Image control means for displaying the effect image on the image display means,
The image control means is
Effect sheet data storage means for storing data of a plurality of effect sheets having different winning probabilities for displaying the predetermined effect image, used for lottery of whether or not to display the predetermined effect image;
Scenario data storage means for storing data of a plurality of scenarios in which selection patterns of the plurality of presentation sheets respectively corresponding to a plurality of unit games executed in succession are defined;
Scenario lottery means for selecting one of the plurality of scenarios by lottery;
Selecting the effect sheet according to the selected one scenario, and effect execution lottery means for lottery whether or not to display the predetermined effect image for each of a plurality of unit games,
2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a selection pattern of two or more effect sheets selected based on a result of a previous game is defined in the scenario corresponding to a next game. When the gaming machine enters a control state in which it can shift from one gaming state to another gaming state,
The scenario lottery means selects one scenario by lottery,
The effect execution lottery means selects the effect sheet according to the selected one scenario, and draws whether or not to display the predetermined effect image for each of a plurality of unit games. 1. The gaming machine according to 1.   The other game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the one game state, and the control state that can be shifted from the other game state to the one game state is a game that is more advantageous to the player 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the upgrade control state is set to a state. The image storage means stores data of a plurality of different effect images respectively corresponding to a plurality of the scenarios,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined effect image displayed by lottery of the effect sheet is different for each scenario used for the lottery. The image storage means stores data of a plurality of different effect images respectively corresponding to the plurality of effect sheets,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the predetermined effect image displayed by lottery of the effect sheets is different for each of the effect sheets used for the lottery. The gaming machine includes a role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining one role from a plurality of roles,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined effect image displayed by lottery of the effect sheet includes a notification image that notifies the predetermined combination won in the combination lottery.

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